Senior VDI Systems Engineer – DoD Horizon & Automation

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday/PTO benefits

On-site work in Newington

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (VDI) in Newington, VA to support a mission-critical DoD customer. You will design, administer, optimize, and secure a large-scale VDI environment with Omnissa Horizon and VMware vSphere, building master images, automating tasks, and ensuring STIG compliance.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of systems engineering experience, and PowerShell automation proficiency. On-site in Newington with <10% travel and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of systems engineering or related experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Hands-on experience with Omnissa Horizon hosted on VMware Horizon and VMware vSphere.
• Experience managing thin-client environments (Dell Wyse or similar).
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Knowledge of Group Policy (GPO) management within VDI environments.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance requirements.
• Experience with VDI monitoring and performance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, test, and deploy VDI master images and desktop pools.
• Manage thin-client devices and endpoint configurations using enterprise management platforms.
• Support profile management solutions for seamless end-user experience.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts.
• Pre-production testing and validation of VDI image updates, patches and configurations.
• Ensure VDI environments comply with DoD security requirements (DISA STIG).
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, and customer teams to support mission objectives.

Skills

VDI

Horizon

VMware vSphere

PowerShell scripting

Automation

GPO

DISA STIGs

End-Point management

DoD security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Omnissa Horizon

Dell Wyse

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer (VDI) in Newington, VA to support a mission-critical DoD customer. You will design, administer, optimize, and secure a large-scale VDI environment with Omnissa Horizon and VMware vSphere, building master images, automating tasks, and ensuring STIG compliance.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of systems engineering experience, and PowerShell automation proficiency. On-site in Newington with <10% travel and comprehensive benefits.